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Djenne

Djenne is a town in southern Mali Bani River with a population of about 12 700 people. The city is famous for its architecture and primarily Grand Mosque. The historical center is in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO. The city was founded in 13 century nonosite and is dependent on Maliyskata Empire. Djenne rival Timbuktu in trading of gold, slaves and salt. Subject is in 15 century by Sonny Ali. To 17 century Djenne becomes a prosperous commercial and educational center. In 1670 it became part of Bambara kingdom. In 1818 the city was conquered by the ruler of fulanskiya Makina Shehu Ahmadu. In 1861 Djenne became the possession of al Haji Umar (tukolorskiya emperor) and in 1893 - in France. Today is Dzhene center for commercial fish, coffee and Coke. Nearby are the ruins of Djenne, Jenna, which date back 250 years pr.n.e.taka member of the Organization of World Heritage cities. The Great Mosque is unusual among dzhamiite in West Africa that place which was built before this was not sacred, and there was no palace. Most other mosques were built on sites of stone or adobe nun facilities, symbolizing the spirits of ancestors. Some researchers of Islamic architecture believe that these forms are then integrated into architecture Jamil in Mali, the Grand Mosque is the most famous example.